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My daughter grew up with me checking my BG and taking insulin, to her it was just a part of who mommy was. She knew and understood that mommy did not eat certain foods but it was OK for Heather to eat them. She understood that mommy needed a nap so she never argued about taking a nap. (gave me time for paying bills, hot bath ect...)

As Heather got grew, I answered her questions as honestly as possible, making sure she truly understood. (I am sure that at times it went way over her head) She knew her chances of getting diabetes were no higher than any other kid. (she asked that question at about 4 years old) She also understood my carb to insulin ratio by the time she was 9 or 10, and would look at my book every now and then and out of curiosity ask questions or make comments - (mom you didn't write down what you ate last tuesday, or mom you took 20 units for ice cream?)

When she was 15 we had an emergency situation where I passed out and she knew exactly how to handle it. She checked my blood, called 911 and found the glucogun and mixed and used it. By the time the paramedics arrived things were at least more under control than if she had not known what to do.

My daughter is now 24, If your son grows up with openess about your condition, he will never be afraid of it.